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corpse

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kɔrps/ · UK /kɔːps/

Forms: corpses

corpse means: The body of a dead person.

noun

DEAD BODYB2

The body of a dead person.

  • The police found a corpse.
  • They discovered two corpses near the river.
  • The doctor examined the corpse for signs of injury.

Similar words: body, dead body

Common phrases: find a corpse, human corpse, bury a corpse

Questions about corpse

What does corpse mean?

The body of a dead person.

What is corpse in other languages?

Türkçe: ceset · Español: cadáver · Français: cadavre · Deutsch: Leiche · Italiano: cadavere · 日本語: 死体

How do you pronounce corpse?

In American English /kɔrps/; in British English /kɔːps/.

How do you use corpse in a sentence?

The police found a corpse. They discovered two corpses near the river.

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